A punt has been taken. A mumetal shield on route from China.
A punt has been taken. A mumetal shield on route from China.
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Ah, I’m sorry to say but I don’t think that will cure the issue - in fact I suspect the shield will cause exactly the same issue the lid does. I say this because the shield is essentially doing the same as the lid, just from an even more magnetically permeable material.
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Every system has to have at least 1 point were the chassis earth is connected to the signal ground
Some pre amps have this as an earth lift switch where you can have it connected or not at the flick of a switch
In some source components they have this connection and as long as that is connected to wont get a hum but if you have it in a source component and a pre amp you will get an earth loop and get a hum so you cant have it in 2 components.
None of mine have this connection so I deliberately connected mine in the pre amp and the hum disappears
So from your case earth run a wire to your star earth or signal ground and see if the hum disappears ?
If you buy Mumetal plate and bend it, it may need heat treatment afterwards for maximum permeability
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500
A keen eyed watcher (Mr Firebottle) has spotted that both the output and input are sharing the same common which is also connected to the Chassis. I'll cut the wire tomorrow and see if it helps.
Geoff, you also stated this so you might be on to something!
Last edited by Bigman80; 06-07-2018 at 22:17.
That looks fantastic.
So far today, the Khozmo & DCB1 have been a very good listen. I am very happy with it all so far, apart from the hum that has disappeared after unscrewing the lid and just resting it in place.
Not overly happy with the RG316 as it sounds hard at times and a little etched but it's a characteristic of the cable I was aware of. UP-OCC is ordered and should be here next week. I'll rewire the thing when I get a chance.
Also, any of you eagle eye watchers may have noticed that the fuse holder isn't connected. Thats because I didn't have a suitable fuse! One on the way. All will be done next week.
I've given it a thorough workout today with my DIY valve phonostage and a Solid-state phonostage and the results are wonderful with both. Great soundstage, Excellent depth and very revealing. It's a pleasure to listen to.
I really felt like I was taking a risk when I sold the Slagle but it was a blind punt I'm glad I have taken.
The DCB1, a really really good preamp.
I’ve got great respect for DIY gear. I’ve been wanting to build my own stereo for years! I’m sure it sounds just that extra bit better when you build it yourself. Nice thread and a great project!
Russell
Thanks Russell, I am sure its impossible to be impartial when listening to it. When you've DIY'd something, it certainly adds a bit of enjoyment. You also get the "I wonder if I change....." Feeling a lot too. Which can be quite distracting.
Overall, I've been very lucky to have Alan's help and the help of AlanT on this one so it's turned out well.